Quick Spicy Coffee Beef Stew

Quick Spicy Coffee Beef Stew

Serious Eats

• • About 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• • 1/2 large red onion, thickly sliced 
• • 1 beef (about 2 1/2 pounds) roast (eye, brisket, or chuck) 
• • 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, preferably cold brewed For the spice paste
• • 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 
• • About 1.5 teaspoon oregano 
• • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 
• • 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder 
• • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 
• • About 1.5 teaspoon cumin 
• • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder Optional
•  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, for a spicy dish 

1. First of all, please make sure you have all the ingredients available. Combine all of the spice paste ingredients in a mixing bowl. 
2. Now quickly add enough water to form a loose paste consistency. 
3. Now rub all sides of the beef with the spice paste. 
4. This step is important. Spread the onion in the bottom of the cooker. 
5. Then place the beef on top of the onions. 
6. One thing remains to be done now. Stir the coffee and the vinegar together. Pour over the roast. 
7. Finally cover & cook properly for about 6 to 8 hours on low or until very tender. 

• Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes 
• Cooking Time: Low for 6 to 8 hours 
• Slow Cooker: 4-quarts Serving 
• Size: 236 g 
• Serves: 6 to 8 

• Calories: 371 
• Total Fat: 12.4 g 
• Saturated Fat: 4.3 g 
• Trans Fat: 0 g 
• Protein: 58.3 g 
• Total Carbs: 4.3 g
• Dietary Fibre: 1.7 g 
• Sugars: 0.7 g Net 
• Carbs: 2.4 g 
• Cholesterol: 163 mg 
• Sodium: 361 mg 
• Potassium: 894 mg 
• Vitamin A: 23% 
• Vitamin C: 6% 
• Calcium: 3% 
• Iron: 203%